Hypnotism

/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/
noun

The practice of causing someone to enter into a trance like state in which they may do things suggested to them or recall forgotten memories.

A professional practitioner used hypnotism to help the man recall where he lost his keys.
Visual representation of "hypnotism" - The practice of causing someone to enter into a trance like state in which they may do things suggested to them or recall forgotten memories.

Often appears as...

  • use hypnotism
  • practice hypnotism
noun

An ability to attract or charm others without the use of literal hypnosis.

The charismatic speaker held a type of hypnotism over the crowd.
Visual representation of "hypnotism" - An ability to attract or charm others without the use of literal hypnosis.

Often appears as...

  • hold a hypnotism
  • possess a hypnotism

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Approving

noun

The therapeutic practice of hypnosis, used especially in psychology and medicine.

In the field of psychiatry, hypnotism can be used to uncover repressed thoughts.
Visual representation of "hypnotism" - The therapeutic practice of hypnosis, used especially in psychology and medicine.

Often appears as...

  • practice hypnotism
  • hypnotism session

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Technical

noun

The practice of causing someone to enter into a trance like state in which they may do things suggested to them or recall forgotten memories.

A professional practitioner used hypnotism to help the man recall where he lost his keys.
Visual representation of "hypnotism" - The practice of causing someone to enter into a trance like state in which they may do things suggested to them or recall forgotten memories.

Often appears as...

  • use hypnotism
  • practice hypnotism
noun

An ability to attract or charm others without the use of literal hypnosis.

The charismatic speaker held a type of hypnotism over the crowd.
Visual representation of "hypnotism" - An ability to attract or charm others without the use of literal hypnosis.

Often appears as...

  • hold a hypnotism
  • possess a hypnotism

Usage tips

Approving

noun

The therapeutic practice of hypnosis, used especially in psychology and medicine.

In the field of psychiatry, hypnotism can be used to uncover repressed thoughts.
Visual representation of "hypnotism" - The therapeutic practice of hypnosis, used especially in psychology and medicine.

Often appears as...

  • practice hypnotism
  • hypnotism session

Usage tips

Technical

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Trance Induction

Hypnotism often involves guiding a person into a trance-like state of deep relaxation or concentration.

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During the stage show, the hypnotist performed hypnotism, leaving the participants in a trance.
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Positive Suggestions

Suggestions made during hypnotism are typically intended to encourage beneficial changes or behaviors.

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Under hypnotism, he found the motivation to quit smoking.
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Voluntary Participation

Subjects must be willing to be hypnotized; hypnotism can't make anyone do things against their will.

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She agreed to hypnotism to address her fear of flying.
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Trance Induction

Hypnotism often involves guiding a person into a trance-like state of deep relaxation or concentration.

Illustration for Trance Induction
During the stage show, the hypnotist performed hypnotism, leaving the participants in a trance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Suggestions

Suggestions made during hypnotism are typically intended to encourage beneficial changes or behaviors.

Illustration for Positive Suggestions
Under hypnotism, he found the motivation to quit smoking.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Voluntary Participation

Subjects must be willing to be hypnotized; hypnotism can't make anyone do things against their will.

Illustration for Voluntary Participation
She agreed to hypnotism to address her fear of flying.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Trance Induction

Hypnotism often involves guiding a person into a trance-like state of deep relaxation or concentration.

Illustration for Trance Induction
During the stage show, the hypnotist performed hypnotism, leaving the participants in a trance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Suggestions

Suggestions made during hypnotism are typically intended to encourage beneficial changes or behaviors.

Illustration for Positive Suggestions
Under hypnotism, he found the motivation to quit smoking.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Voluntary Participation

Subjects must be willing to be hypnotized; hypnotism can't make anyone do things against their will.

Illustration for Voluntary Participation
She agreed to hypnotism to address her fear of flying.
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Quote examples

Keith Barry

Irish Entertainer

Studying neuro-linguistic programming is what teaches you how to implant and extract thoughts. Mixing psychology, hypnotism and magic somewhat goes into this area called mentalism, which is what I mostly do. It's magic of the mind.
Portrait of Keith Barry

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Paramahansa Yogananda

Indian Leader

Hypnotism is trespass into the territory of another's consciousness. Its temporary phenomena have nothing in common with the miracles performed by men of divine realization.
Portrait of Paramahansa Yogananda

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Limahl

English Musician

I have phobias of everything you can name, but the problem with hypnotism is handing control over to someone else - and that is one of my phobias!
Portrait of Limahl

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Bernard Sumner

English Musician

I first read about hypnotism at school, and I used to do tricks like getting a really skinny guy to arm wrestle the local bully.
Portrait of Bernard Sumner

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Michael Leunig

Australian Cartoonist

Anzac Day, it seems, must now be done with bluster, hoopla and media hypnotism.
Portrait of Michael Leunig

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Alan Rudolph

American Director

It's part of the general global hypnotism to accept lies as the new truth.
Portrait of Alan Rudolph

Quote examples

Keith Barry

Irish Entertainer

Studying neuro-linguistic programming is what teaches you how to implant and extract thoughts. Mixing psychology, hypnotism and magic somewhat goes into this area called mentalism, which is what I mostly do. It's magic of the mind.
Portrait of Keith Barry

Quote examples

Paramahansa Yogananda

Indian Leader

Hypnotism is trespass into the territory of another's consciousness. Its temporary phenomena have nothing in common with the miracles performed by men of divine realization.
Portrait of Paramahansa Yogananda

Quote examples

Limahl

English Musician

I have phobias of everything you can name, but the problem with hypnotism is handing control over to someone else - and that is one of my phobias!
Portrait of Limahl

Quote examples

Bernard Sumner

English Musician

I first read about hypnotism at school, and I used to do tricks like getting a really skinny guy to arm wrestle the local bully.
Portrait of Bernard Sumner

Quote examples

Michael Leunig

Australian Cartoonist

Anzac Day, it seems, must now be done with bluster, hoopla and media hypnotism.
Portrait of Michael Leunig

Quote examples

Alan Rudolph

American Director

It's part of the general global hypnotism to accept lies as the new truth.
Portrait of Alan Rudolph
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